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Stoney Nakoda reactivates Emergency Command Centre, two COVID-19 cases confirmed

Stoney Nakoda reactivates Emergency Command Centre, two COVID-19 cases confirmed

"We've reactivated the Emergency Command Centre and we are actively and aggressively pursuing contact tracing between Stoney Health, Education and all the departments."
COVID-19 'long hauler' copes with painful, lingering symptoms

COVID-19 'long hauler' copes with painful, lingering symptoms

Deb Eleniak takes up to four Tylenol Extra Strength everyday to try to cope with a long list of lingering symptoms she suffers due to COVID-19.
First Nation staffer offers a familiar face to COVID-19 patients

First Nation staffer offers a familiar face to COVID-19 patients

Being that familiar face in a sterile isolation unit makes all the difference for people feeling lonely or anxious
Airdrie company builds disinfecting aerosol foggers

Airdrie company builds disinfecting aerosol foggers

With COVID-19 prompting a higher standard of sanitization, an Airdrie company has created a new system fpr disinfecting spaces.
Alberta snowbirds weigh risks of southern escape this winter

Alberta snowbirds weigh risks of southern escape this winter

With COVID-19 keeping borders shut for non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. , snowbirds are weighing their options.
Canmore vacation rental company files class action lawsuit

Canmore vacation rental company files class action lawsuit

Wataga Properties Inc. is seeking $180 million in damages from Lloyd's Underwriters due to loss of income from the pandemic
Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

Crossings of the border have been largely restricted to trade goods, essential workers and citizens returning home since March
Alberta limiting asymptomatic testing of COVID-19 to priority groups

Alberta limiting asymptomatic testing of COVID-19 to priority groups

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says voluntary asymptomatic tests will continue to be offered for priority groups.
Updated: Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb: Kenney

Updated: Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb: Kenney

Alberta government launching online COVID-19 map to track cases in schools
Update: Schools across Alberta report COVID-19 cases as school year starts

Update: Schools across Alberta report COVID-19 cases as school year starts

There were 619 new cases in the province over the long weekend
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